Post-Soviet family foundations that surprise Americans

Just as we are surprised by the orders and traditions in America, so Americans look at us as if under a microscope and note differences in everyday life and habits. Our family has been living in America for several years, and American friends do not miss the opportunity to talk about our -...

16 Signs That Your Immune System Is Not Alright

The immune system is a collection of organs, tissues and cells that protects us from external influences that threaten our health. Thanks to her, we have immunity, explains Lifehacker. Every day it saves our lives: it repels attacks from viruses and bacteria, fights internal inflammation,...

Features of American real estate, and why there are no fences

I often receive questions about American housing. You all probably watch films where they show houses that are not surrounded by fences, which greatly surprises our compatriots. How so? This is true? - subscribers write to me. Yes, Hollywood often goes too far and exaggerates some...

The five most contaminated places on a plane that are best not to touch

For its Marketplace program, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation examined over 100 samples taken from aircraft on 18 flights by three carriers. Samples were taken from seat belts, folding tables, head restraints, toilet handles, and seat-back pockets. These are the surfaces that we ...

Personal experience: 5 things that startled me in Los Angeles

Several years ago in May, after a sleepless night, saying goodbye to rainy Moscow, I flew into another life. Los Angeles is a city of clear azure skies, where the sun shines 329 days a year! Oh, miracle! Of course, the weather factor greatly influenced my decision...

Rabbit, basket and eggs: a story of American Easter traditions

In 2 weeks—March 31—Easter will be celebrated in the United States. The stores are now full of cute baskets, bunnies, sweets and eggs. But why rabbit, chocolate and eggs? Where did these Easter symbols come from? The tradition of Easter baskets with chocolate and…

You can use your Costco membership to book travel at great discounts

Shopping at Costco most likely brings to mind a crowded store with huge packages of grocery essentials and snacks. While booking a vacation might not be on your mind, you can actually purchase vacation packages (and even get great deals) through Costco...

How to look for work in the USA to find it: personal experience and tips

Sergei Timshin, author of the magazine “Over the Hill,” spoke about how to find a job in America. The article will be most useful to those who studied in the USA, as well as to students. However, people without an American education and a work visa will also learn a lot of useful things. Further -…

From April 1, USCIS will raise prices for immigration services: what will become more expensive and by how much

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will significantly increase fees for various immigration services starting April 1, 2024, Boundless reports. The change represents the first major price adjustment since 2016. It is aimed at solving the agency's operational and financial problems.…

Fake fines and car scams: how scammers can use your car to get money

Parking lots can be unsafe places. Beyond an unattended shopping cart in your blind spot, there are more nasty risks. How to protect yourself in the parking lot, according to Yahoo. To be safe in the car, you should always pay attention to the fact that…

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